Dixon nabs Indy 500 pole, knocking off two budding young stars
Scott Dixon slammed the brakes on IndyCar’s current youth movement by winning his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole by a mere 0.03 seconds on Sunday.
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Penske team struggles with speed; Power fails to qualify on first day
Will Power, one of the greatest qualifiers in IndyCar history, failed to seal his spot in the 33-car field on Saturday’s first day of qualifications at the Indianapolis 500. Power’s misfortune was the worst of Team Penske’s struggles.
How Rep. Greg Pence’s opposition to insurrection probe illustrates political divide
On Jan. 6, a violent mob surged through the halls of the U.S. Capitol chanting “hang Mike Pence.” But when the House moved this week to create an independent commission to investigate the tragedy, the former vice president’s brother voted no.
Do I still have to wear a mask? What about the kids?
The government’s new guidance on masks for vaccinated people has left some Americans confused and sent businesses and local governments scrambling to adjust their rules. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Rahal team penalized after Indy 500 photo shoot causes crash
IndyCar at the end of the session announced Takuma Sato, Graham Rahal and Santino Ferrucci will all be parked for the first 30 minutes of Friday’s critical practice, when the engine power is boosted and teams get their first true look at their speeds ahead of qualifying.
Apple brings CEO Tim Cook to court in defense of app store
Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, is trying to topple the so-called “walled garden” for iPhone and iPad apps that welcomes users and developers while keeping competition out.
Big gaps in vaccine rates across United States worry health experts
A month after every adult in the United States became eligible for the vaccine, a distinct geographic pattern has emerged: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
Securing a vast infrastructure plan is Biden’s top priority, but Republicans are refusing Biden’s idea of a corporate tax hike to pay for the spending.
U.S. proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits
Competition to cut corporate tax rates has been “undermining the United States’ and other countries’ ability to raise the revenue needed to make critical investments,’’ the Treasury said in a statement
Tax changes would boost IRS monitoring of cryptocurrency use
Among the proposed changes, businesses that receive “cryptoassets” with a fair market value of more than $10,000 would have to report it to the IRS.
IndyCar inks extension with series title sponsor NTT
The deal solves one of the looming financial questions facing Roger Penske in his second year as owner of the series.
Nervous retail workers struggle to adjust to new mask policies
Kroger, the country’s largest grocery chain, and other national retailers have been dropping mask requirements in locations where local governments allow them to.
U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low
The latest numbers show Hoosiers filed 7,149 initial unemployment claims during the week ended May 15, a drop of 637 from the previous week.
Ed Carpenter Racing posts strong day in Indy 500 practice
Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter were among the fastest drivers Wednesday at Indianapolis 500 practice. Both are from Indianapolis with deep ties to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
NCAA’s D1 Council hopes athlete pay rules get hashed out in June
The NCAA Division I Council plans to act on legislative proposals next month that would allow athletes to be paid to be sponsors, social media influencers and product endorsers, the governing body for college sports announced Wednesday.
Fed officials showing some signs of concern over inflation pressures
The discussions, revealed in the minutes of the Fed’s April meeting released Wednesday, marked the first time the central bank has even hinted that the time could be approaching to consider reducing the Fed’s $120 billion monthly bond purchases.
Ford betting big that fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric
Ford is taking a significant risk by sinking so much capital into an electric version of a pickup that commands a huge and loyal following. In a typical year, Ford sells about 900,000 F-series trucks. It has been America’s top-selling vehicle for nearly four decades.
Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program piloted in Obama era
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday brought back a program that aims to aid minority and disadvantaged people by ensuring local hiring for public works construction projects, reversing a decision by the Trump administration.
FTC, six states sue Frontier for delivering internet that’s too slow
Involved in the suit are attorneys general from Indiana, Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin and the district attorneys’ offices of Los Angeles County and Riverside County on behalf of California.
Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash
Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items, the offerings of people who have been homebound for months and are eager to clear out some of their possessions.